Your child will be given a reading record in which they will keep their reading book and any reading activities to consolidate at home. Listening to your child read is crucial for their development, we ask that you listen to your child read at home three times a week or more and make a note in their record to share their progress, struggles and achievements. Each week your child will receive a Read, Write, Inc activity linked to the sounds your child is learning in school.
Buddy the Bear – One child will be chosen each Friday to take Buddy our ‘50 Things to Do Before I’m Five’ bear home for the weekend. Buddy enjoys completing activities from the ’50 things to do before you are 5’ whilst I am staying with you.
Reading Mascot – Our class reading mascot goes home every Friday so that one child from each class can share our weekly ‘Talk Through story’ with their parents/carers.
Other useful books that are recommended for Reception age children are listed upon our “50 Recommended Reads”. Many of these books are available to loan from our school Library, Airedale Library or will be sent home each week with our Reading Mascot. These texts would be perfect for a bedtime story. Reception-Recommended-Reads-Checklist-2024
Homework Challenges – There are nine homework challenges to complete each term that link to our learning in school. We would love to see what challenges you have completed uploaded to Tapestry.
Busy Bags and Story Sacks – We offer a wide range of busy bags and story sacks for you to take home and support your child’s learning further. Please ask a member of the EY team if you would like to take a busy bag or story sack home.
As reading is so important in your child’s early education, we recommend that all children and parents sign up for a free reading account on Oxford Owl.
The website provides you with access to many online e-books that your child can read for enjoyment at home.
Oxford Owl: https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/
If you have a favourite story that you like to read you may also find these read aloud by the author on this website.
PE for Reception is on a Friday afternoon each week- Please ensure your child brings their P.E kit on this day- Black shorts/jogging bottoms, a white T-shirt, a black zip up jacket/jumper and trainers.
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